Source: The Points Guy
Summary
Avelo Airlines has announced four new routes from McKinney National Airport (DTX), including a new destination to Denver. Flights to Atlanta, Nashville, and New Orleans will begin in December. The airport, which received its commercial operating certificate in September, will start service in November with nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Las Vegas, Orlando, and Tampa. Avelo will base three Boeing 737-800s at DTX by December. No other airlines have announced plans to serve the airport.
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The escape is carefully planned.
Avelo adds routes to Atlanta, Denver, Nashville, and New Orleans from DTX.
Flights begin in November to Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, and Orlando.
Three Boeing 737-800s will be based at the new airport by December.
The destination is a new airport with no prior commercial service.
Author: Evan Null
Background on McKinney National Airport
McKinney National Airport (DTX) is the Dallas area’s third commercial airport. It is located in the far northeast corner of the metropolitan area. The airport has never offered regularly scheduled passenger service before.
Avelo Airlines’ Expansion Plans
Avelo Airlines has big plans for DTX. The airline is adding four new routes, including a new destination to Denver. The new routes will begin in December with flights to Atlanta, Nashville, and New Orleans.
First Flights and Scheduled Service
The first flights from DTX are scheduled to begin on November 11. Avelo will offer nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Las Vegas, Orlando, and Tampa. These routes will provide new travel options for the Dallas area.
Boeing 737-800s at DTX
Avelo will base three Boeing 737-800s at DTX by December. Each plane has 186 seats, offering a significant capacity for travelers. This move signals Avelo’s commitment to the new airport.
No Other Airlines at DTX
No other airlines have announced plans to serve DTX. Avelo is the only carrier with a clear expansion strategy for the new airport. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a commercial operating certificate to DTX in September, paving the way for scheduled service.
